Burma Prepares for First National Census in 30 Years

Burma is preparing for a landmark national census, the first in three decades, that will guide a wide range of government policies in the coming years. School teachers from around the country have been recruited to carry out the door-to-door count starting at the end of March. In the Irrawaddy Delta authorities are trying to educate people about the importance of the process.   A road show of comedians and singers is raising awareness about the long-awaited process, which is a foreign...

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